Description
This Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup is a comforting and hearty dish combining savory Italian sausage, tender ditalini pasta, and a rich, creamy Parmesan broth. Perfect for a cozy meal, it balances vegetables, cheese, and sausage in a flavorful chicken broth base.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Soup Base
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Pasta
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
Seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground Italian sausage for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease and set the sausage aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Using the same pot, add diced onions, chopped carrots, celery, and minced garlic. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables soften and become fragrant.
- Add Broth and Pasta: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the ditalini pasta and cook for about 8 minutes until the pasta is al dente.
- Add Cream and Parmesan: Lower the heat to simmer and stir in the heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until the cheese melts completely and the soup becomes creamy and smooth.
- Season and Serve: Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as desired. Serve hot, optionally adding extra Parmesan cheese or bread on the side.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, reduce the chicken broth to 3 cups and add an extra 1/2 cup of heavy cream.
- Use mild or spicy Italian sausage depending on your heat preference.
- To make it gluten free, substitute ditalini pasta with a gluten-free pasta alternative.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Adding fresh parsley or basil as garnish enhances freshness and flavor.
